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What are typical truck driver salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field?

What skills should you learn to increase your salary?

Don't EVER go to work for Troxell Enterprises AKA Troxell Trucking, East Central Enviornmental, Clair Troxell Trucking ETC. Low Wages, Old junk tractors, Unsafe trailers, Poor Benefits, and lots of FREE hours on the clock. I was there long enough to know!

Local, Easy to Moderate O/T.............$30-60K
Local, moderate to heavy O/T............$45-80K
OTR, Legal 'n' Easy Independant.........$ N/A (O/O's DON'T SLEEP)
OTR, Legal 'n' Easy Big Company.........$35-70K
OTR, Ballz to da Wall ..................$55-110K .....Know some who did !
****Good Co. Has good Co. Paid Benefits with low or NO deductables and no co pay and is usually on the higher of the scale of which the top is extreme good situation with experience and seniority and bottom is little to no experience or lousy low paying Co. Below this....Look for another job you are gettin' screwed !

Host said: What are typical truck driver salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field?

What skills should you learn to increase your salary?

Try USF Glenmoore I am an independant recruiter for Glenmoore and would like a chance to let you in on what you could be earning... get in touch at faithlove79@aol.com.
Faith

Stay away from schneider. It is easy to tell when they lie to you. there lips are moving!!

ok this is the deal, since i do not know what u make now i will say u make avaerge 15,000 to 22,000 over a whole yr,

in trucking it is like eveything eles look listen and watch, all companies promies u money, but ask peolpe at the truck stop where they worked there first yr and how much they made, and by the time u figure in eating sleeping and showering u will see it is about the same,

u do not make that much in trucking unless u are acustem to being broke right now then it will seem like u r rich,

now bud i have to warn u...ur second and thrid yr is where all the money is, but stick with a company for atleast a yr no matter what unless it is unsafe to do so, then come ur second yr, many new jobs will be will to pay for your sevices....

first yr, take no less than .22 a mile unless
they pay all miles whether u or ur partner drives

good luck be safe

I recently graduated from North Carolina truck driver training and was considering working for Bennett DriveAway. I would be an independent contractor and would have to pay for fuel and if I didn't tow my own car, pay for my way to the next pickup. I was told that it paid 65%, .46 to .65 per mile. I would be responsible for keeping tract of all expenses for deductions. From what I have found online it would be all new tractor, RV's,busses etc. with no taxes taken or benifits. The thing that interests me is that there is no forced dispatch and I can work as much or as little as I want. The thing that scares me is that I worked for a courier co. while I was going to school, and was averaging over 900 miles a week and over $115 a week for gas and averaged $250 per week before taxes! Is this going down the same road? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Glenn in Clayton, North Carolina said: I recently graduated from North Carolina truck driver training and was considering working for Bennett DriveAway. I would be an independent contractor and would have to pay for fuel and if I didn't tow my own car, pay for my way to the next pickup. I was told that it paid 65%, .46 to .65 per mile. I would be responsible for keeping tract of all expenses for deductions. From what I have found online it would be all new tractor, RV's,busses etc. with no taxes taken or benifits. The thing that interests me is that there is no forced dispatch and I can work as much or as little as I want. The thing that scares me is that I worked for a courier co. while I was going to school, and was averaging over 900 miles a week and over $115 a week for gas and averaged $250 per week before taxes! Is this going down the same road? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

NO IT IS DIFFERENT,I DO BUSINESS WITH BENNETT AND THE DRIVERS I TALK TO TELL ME THAT YOUR PLANNING IS THE KEY TO MAKING MONEY.A CHASE CAR ALWAYS HELPS ON SHORT HOPS BUT IF YOU GO CROSS COUNTRY YOU MAY WANT A BREAK AND FLY,JUST PLAN AHEAD.

Thanks for the reply Walter.

Are there any companies out there in NY or NJ that help you achieve your CDL even if its class B. (i.e Greyhound)?

THERE ARE ALOT OF COMPANIES THAT CHARGE LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY TO HELP WITH GETTING CDL ,I HAVE HELPED MANY GET THEIRS HERE IN NC AND VA,CLASS B IS EASY TO GET WITH COUPLE DAYS TRAINING IF A PERSON IS SERIOUS WITH MINIMAL COST,IF WE CAN HELP PLEASE LET US KNOW,WALT

The best route is to go to your local employment office and see if they have grant money, most do and thats money you do not have to pay back... You can then choose who you want to work for, by far thats the best way to obtain your CDL. Company sponsored training is an option but should be the last option.. hope this helps
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I'm am the nephew of Mr. Troxell, and an employee of the company. Mr. Sloppy is entitled to his opinion but I will tell that the drivers are paid fairly and treated equally. Mr. Sloppy must have just been a sloppy jeloppy employee, his name speaks for it.

Sloppy Jeloppy in Lehighton, Pennsylvania said: Don't EVER go to work for Troxell Enterprises AKA Troxell Trucking, East Central Enviornmental, Clair Troxell Trucking ETC. Low Wages, Old junk tractors, Unsafe trailers, Poor Benefits, and lots of FREE hours on the clock. I was there long enough to know!

I am looking at a good flatbed company they say their start pay is .30 per mile is it safe to say that I would average 600 miles a day and still be home on the weekend? that should be about 43k start correct?

johnso in New Albany, Indiana said: I am looking at a good flatbed company they say their start pay is .30 per mile is it safe to say that I would average 600 miles a day and still be home on the weekend? that should be about 43k start correct?

That is a really low payscale for a flatbed company, i would check more options! usacdljobs.com

My Father has been driving local for fuel delivery companies. He has been doing this for almost 30 years and never really made any decent money. He has a class B, but where and how would be the best way about getting a class A for local work here in Jacksonville, Florida? Also, he will be 62 on Marh 4th. Would there be a problem with the age thing?

If he is just wanting local , go test and get it, he wont be hired by a major carrier because they require school, but he wont get a local job with a major carrier with no OTR anyway... His age is not an issue as long as he can pass a DOT physical
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Sloppy Jeloppy in Lehighton, Pennsylvania said: Don't EVER go to work for Troxell Enterprises AKA Troxell Trucking, East Central Enviornmental, Clair Troxell Trucking ETC. Low Wages, Old junk tractors, Unsafe trailers, Poor Benefits, and lots of FREE hours on the clock. I was there long enough to know!

My family is against me driving because they feel it is a dangerous job for a female. My only worry is getting in with a good company. What company do you think would be good for me. Mind you that i am 25, single, and no kids.

I to am thinking about going trucking. I too am being told by family members that it is not safe for females to go OTR. Would love to hear from any females out there on thier experiences.

I am thinking about driving for SWIFT. Any good or bad news about this company would be appreciated.

i'm a laid off driver and while i am not lazy i refuse to be some company's lumper, how can this indusdry ever get anyone to too drive then unload the wagen is be on me, stand up and dont do it.we're drivers not lumpers.check out the company before you sign on the the line.you new drivers out there here is a suggestion get your 1-2 years experience and go to the local temsters union hall and get some info on the company that there members work for. you'll be paid top wages real good benefits amd you drive,course if you want to work the docks and make a damn good liveing or peddle the city and be home every night too.

Host said: What are typical truck driver salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field?

What skills should you learn to increase your salary?

top wages are .53 cpm and $21.00 a hr for hold pay or any work done.go oin a union outfit.or you can work for .36cpm and unload your own trailer and sit around the docks waiting to be unloaded or loaded and if you you did your home work at least youll get paid for your time.

DO NOT WORK FOR A UNION. Especially after spending 1-2 years getting experiance. When you go union YOU will be put on the crappiest lowest paying loads. This is due to SENIORITY. This is the sh!@est way to work in my opinion. I would never work for a company that will pay some lazy,slob,just here to collect a check and rob the company, the same amount of money as me just because of some union rules.I am a car hauler and though my health is a little costlier my pay is MUCH better than any union driver.Ive been doing this for 4 years and my best year was $76k. I worked my butt off from Jan-Oct.The last 2 months I slacked off and only did 1 load a day. My worst year was $61k.

WALTER WILLIAMS IN GOLDSBORO,NC in Raleigh, North Carolina said: THERE ARE ALOT OF COMPANIES THAT CHARGE LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY TO HELP WITH GETTING CDL ,I HAVE HELPED MANY GET THEIRS HERE IN NC AND VA,CLASS B IS EASY TO GET WITH COUPLE DAYS TRAINING IF A PERSON IS SERIOUS WITH MINIMAL COST,IF WE CAN HELP PLEASE LET US KNOW,WALT

i just started roadmaster driving school in columbus ohio and i am paying them 7000 to do so was woundering if there was any way to get class a an easer way?

yes ,get cdl book ,study it,learn the walk around inspection of trucks and trailer,if you know an owner operator they may assist you with driving once you have permit,7000 is way too much to pay for drivers training

Feuster in albany, New York said: DO NOT WORK FOR A UNION. Especially after spending 1-2 years getting experiance. When you go union YOU will be put on the crappiest lowest paying loads. This is due to SENIORITY. This is the sh!@est way to work in my opinion. I would never work for a company that will pay some lazy,slob,just here to collect a check and rob the company, the same amount of money as me just because of some union rules.I am a car hauler and though my health is a little costlier my pay is MUCH better than any union driver.Ive been doing this for 4 years and my best year was $76k. I worked my butt off from Jan-Oct.The last 2 months I slacked off and only did 1 load a day. My worst year was $61k.

I doubt you'd find agreement with any of the Teamsters at Allied or Cassens. Not that they unanymously LOVE their companies, bosses and dispatchers. But they are the best paid drivers on the road. And no, I do not work for either company.

First year Teamster car haulers make about $80-K. Hotel room every night and decent meal per diem on the company. Exceptional medical benefits. Obviously, maintainance and fuel are the company's concern.

If I were going to haul cars, that is how I would do it. They're some of the best-paid people on the road. And they work their butts off to earn it, no doubt.

I have 15 companies that will pay your schooling do not pay for driver training till you talk to us

937-465-4391 or fill out an application at ixltruckjobs.ixltrainingbooks.com

We have 30 carriers wanting you the professional driver

NO carrier trains drivers free. There is such astromonical turnover in trucking that any company would go broke within 6 months. There will be some sort of payback, perhaps by deduction, perhaps with unbearably low starting pay, during the probationary period. May be cleverly, tactfully disguised, but it's there. Let's be candid and honest with the new people coming in. An industry with a 100%+ attrition issue trains new drivers free? Fully 50% of new hire drivers are GONE within 90 days.

Hi:

I am looking to drive a semi truck for a company that the Teamsters represent. How can I get that list? I will even consider moving if I have to.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Ken Shorkey

Ken Shorkey in Champaign, Illinois said: Hi:

I am looking to drive a semi truck for a company that the Teamsters represent. How can I get that list? I will even consider moving if I have to.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Ken Shorkey

LOOK UP A LOCAL HALL IN THE YELLOW PAGES,OR ASK A CITY DRIVER WHEN HE TAKING LUNCH,THERE ARE PLENTY OFF OFFERING IF YOUR WILLING TO MOVE BUT TRY TO STAY AT HOME FIRST BE CAUSE WHO KNOWS IF YOU'LL LIKE THE PLACE YOUR WORKING OUT OF.CHECK THE TEAMSTERS WEB SITE .ORG I BELIVE IT IS.GOOD LUCK.

Thank you so much for getting back with me. I appreciate your help very much.

Ken

HI
If somebody need job over road send me e-mail poskovic@sbcglobal.net.
I have my own trucking company ,we have around 30 trucks.
Thank you

I am tired of going from one lowley job to the next as they all try to cut cost and keep more money for themselves does trucking realy offer a good life not looking to get rich but don't want to have to worry were the next meal for my family is comming from

James in Lancaster, California said: I am tired of going from one lowley job to the next as they all try to cut cost and keep more money for themselves does trucking realy offer a good life not looking to get rich but don't want to have to worry were the next meal for my family is comming from[/QUOTE

oldsavage in Buffalo, New York said:

JOIN THE TEAMSTERS GOOD PAY, RUN LEGAL, MAKE A GOOD LIVEING AND GOOD BENIFITS.

micheal in Martinsville, Virginia said: ok this is the deal, since i do not know what u make now i will say u make avaerge 15,000 to 22,000 over a whole yr,

in trucking it is like eveything eles look listen and watch, all companies promies u money, but ask peolpe at the truck stop where they worked there first yr and how much they made, and by the time u figure in eating sleeping and showering u will see it is about the same,

u do not make that much in trucking unless u are acustem to being broke right now then it will seem like u r rich,

now bud i have to warn u...ur second and thrid yr is where all the money is, but stick with a company for atleast a yr no matter what unless it is unsafe to do so, then come ur second yr, many new jobs will be will to pay for your sevices....

first yr, take no less than .22 a mile unless
they pay all miles whether u or ur partner drives

good luck be safe

how in the world can anyone work for 22 cents a mile?? our cleaning staff makes more than that??? I'm sure a lot of you probably dont like teamsters but holy crap. if your going to be on the same darn road wouldnt you want 57 cents for pups and 56 for a van? oh yeah, the tough part is your home pretty much every day too. i wouldnt drive for under 70 grand a year, you can make that much on the dock.